1946 Wheaty weighing 2.92g. Why?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by RabbiSchmooley, Jan 18, 2021.

  1. RabbiSchmooley

    RabbiSchmooley Active Member

    Good afternoon CoinTalk!

    Was weighing some wheaties today and found this one outside of tolerance level. It weights a total of 2.92g, and according to my research it should be 3.11g (+/- 0.13g). It does have some wear, which I suppose could cause the weight discrepancy. The scale is calibrated correctly, I've checked twice. What do you all think? Maybe it was a little thin to begin with and the wear over time has made it more so? Or something else?
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  3. Brandon3545

    Brandon3545 Member

    Hmmm interesting
     
  4. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    slightly underweight - insignificant,
    imo, at 2.9 grains.
     
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  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Here are 2 examples from my collection of Struck on Thin Planchet
    Way out of tolerance..
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  7. RabbiSchmooley

    RabbiSchmooley Active Member

    And that's fine, I'm not necessarily value hunting here, just trying to understand how these things work/happen. I appreciate the input!
     
  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A slightly thin planchet with a bit of grease on the last digit in the date.
     
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